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Public health

Unwanted visitors

Having a parasite can sound like an unusual or tropical ailment, but they can affect anyone, anywhere, and need prompt treatment to stop them spreading.

17 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Child & teen health

I got you babe

For many a concerned parent, the first place they may turn when their child seems a little under the weather is their local pharmacy. Here's how staff can quell their worries

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Child & teen health

How to manage parasites

While families enjoy the summer break from routine, it’s time for pharmacies to start preparing for the parasite infections that often coincide with back to school in September.

15 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Managing head lice

The topic of head lice is never far from the minds of parents and carers. Pharmacy teams can be on hand with advice.

01 Oct 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Head lice

Pharmacy teams can help customers feel confident in controlling this common parasite with some top tips.

20 Sep 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Child & teen health

Locking down head lice

As children start returning to school, anxiety levels will be high for more reasons than usual. But head lice don't have to be one of them.

18 Aug 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Biting back

As families enjoy the school holidays and a break from routine, now is the time to prepare for parasite infections.

21 Aug 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Child & teen health

Fire risk

Update your understanding of fire risk with this pharmacy scenario.

23 May 2018 , 5 Min Module

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Child & teen health

Head lice

This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on head lice.

12 Sep 2017 , 15 Min Module